Patents by Inventor Daniel S. Hudock

Daniel S. Hudock has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with lower cylinder communication
    Patent number: 5540196
    Abstract: A multi-cylinder internal combustion engine cylinder block is formed with communication ports allowing communication between cylinders that, when assembled with pistons and a crankshaft, are 180.degree. out of phase. This allows the trapped mass of air beneath a piston to flow beneath a piston in a different cylinder 180.degree. out of phase. As a result, advancing and returning pistons are matched to effectively balance pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Daniel S. Hudock, Thomas J. Heater, Frank V. Crocco